Kevin Kline : Professional Developmenthttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/tags/Professional+Development/default.aspxTags: Professional DevelopmentenCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Build: 61129.1)Advice to New Tech Bloggershttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2015/03/30/advice-to-new-tech-bloggers.aspxMon, 30 Mar 2015 14:33:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:58323KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/58323.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=58323If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know that I travel and speak quite a lot. (Bizarre fact - I've been blogging since 2004 when blogging was a new thing). A frequent question I'm asked at these events and afterwards in email is "I want to...(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2015/03/30/advice-to-new-tech-bloggers.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=58323" width="1" height="1">OpinionProfessional DevelopmentCareerPut Your New Leadership Knowledge Into Practicehttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/11/26/put-your-new-leadership-knowledge-into-practice.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2014 14:50:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:56757KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/56757.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=56757Have you ever tried to hit a golf ball toward the pin, toss a dart at the bull's-eye, or chuck a fly at a trout? If you're like most people, your first attempt didn't come anywhere close to hitting the mark. Your golf ball may have found the woods, your...(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/11/26/put-your-new-leadership-knowledge-into-practice.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=56757" width="1" height="1">Professional DevelopmentFour New Slide Decks for SQL Server and IT Pros from the DevLink 2014 Conferencehttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/08/29/four-new-slide-decks-for-sql-server-and-it-pros-from-the-devlink-2014-conference.aspxFri, 29 Aug 2014 11:37:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:55015KKline2http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/55015.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=55015Get slides about Microsoft SQL Server: Internals & Architecture, Top 10 DBA Mistakes, Ten SQL Coding Practices, and Persuasion Techniques for IT Pros...(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/08/29/four-new-slide-decks-for-sql-server-and-it-pros-from-the-devlink-2014-conference.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=55015" width="1" height="1">SQL ProgrammingBest PracticesAdministrationInternalsProfessional DevelopmentConferencesToolsDeveloperCareerSQL Server 2014Writing and Delivering a Successful Full-Day Technology Seminarhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/05/06/writing-and-delivering-a-successful-full-day-technology-seminar.aspxTue, 06 May 2014 14:14:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:53825KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/53825.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=53825Kevin provides a variety of best practices and advice for putting together your own full-day, pre-conference seminar....(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/05/06/writing-and-delivering-a-successful-full-day-technology-seminar.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=53825" width="1" height="1">Best PracticesSpeakingTipsOpinionProfessional DevelopmentCreativityCareerLeadershipProductivityWhat Does a Good Mentor Do for You?http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/01/13/what-does-a-good-mentor-do-for-you.aspxMon, 13 Jan 2014 18:21:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:52551KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/52551.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=52551These would be good mentors - me plus Adam Machanic, and Klaus Aschenbrenner Not long ago, John Sansom ( Twitter | Blog ) kicked off a SQL Community Project #DBAJumpStart by asking 20 successful and experienced SQL Server professionals this exact question:...(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/01/13/what-does-a-good-mentor-do-for-you.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=52551" width="1" height="1">OpinionProfessional DevelopmentGoalsCreativityDeveloperCareerLeadershipDBAProductivityManagementYou're Leading in More Ways Than You Realizehttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/01/08/you-re-leading-in-more-ways-than-you-realize.aspxWed, 08 Jan 2014 14:20:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:52378KKline1http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/52378.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=52378Many IT pros who are new to team leadership forget one of the most important ways in which they lead. Learn how......(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2014/01/08/you-re-leading-in-more-ways-than-you-realize.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=52378" width="1" height="1">Professional DevelopmentCareerLeadershipOne Piece of Advice for the Aspiring Junior DBAhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/12/10/one-piece-of-advice-for-the-aspiring-junior-dba.aspxTue, 10 Dec 2013 15:05:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:52073KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/52073.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=52073Kevin Kline provides his top piece of advice for junior DBAs who are early in their career as a data professionals....(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/12/10/one-piece-of-advice-for-the-aspiring-junior-dba.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=52073" width="1" height="1">AdministrationOpinionProfessional DevelopmentCareerDBANow Playing on SSWUG TV!http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/09/10/now-playing-on-sswug-tv.aspxTue, 10 Sep 2013 17:45:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:50939KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/50939.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=50939Get the details about Kevin's new weekly web show appearing on SSWUG.org. ...(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/09/10/now-playing-on-sswug-tv.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=50939" width="1" height="1">Best PracticesAdministrationProfessional DevelopmentDatabase DesignCloud ComputingCareerBusiness IntellienceArchitectureLeadershipDBAProductivityManagementOn-line ResourcesSQL Server 2012My Advice About Growing as an IT and Data Professionalhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/07/15/my-advice-about-growing-as-an-it-and-data-professional.aspxMon, 15 Jul 2013 19:09:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:50119KKline2http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/50119.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=50119Tips and advice on growing your career as an IT and Data professional, including tips on understanding the business, growing into leadership positions, speaking, writing, and foreseeing problems in the IT world....(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/07/15/my-advice-about-growing-as-an-it-and-data-professional.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=50119" width="1" height="1">TrendsBest PracticesTipsOpinionProfessional DevelopmentSocietyGoalsCreativityCareerInnovationProductivityContinued Work Pays Off in the IT Leadership Spacehttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/03/26/continued-work-pays-off-in-the-it-leadership-space.aspxTue, 26 Mar 2013 13:01:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:48424KKline2http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/48424.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=48424Kevin ranks as a top leadership expert on Twitter....(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/03/26/continued-work-pays-off-in-the-it-leadership-space.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=48424" width="1" height="1">Professional DevelopmentCareerDemo Mastery for the Technology Evangelisthttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/02/15/demo-mastery-for-the-technology-evangelist.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2013 17:02:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:47738KKline4http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/47738.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=47738Want to be a better technology evangelist? Here are a variety of tips about how to turn mediocre software demonstrations into outstanding software demonstrations....(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/02/15/demo-mastery-for-the-technology-evangelist.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=47738" width="1" height="1">Best PracticesSpeakingOpinionProfessional DevelopmentCreativityDeveloperDBAHurray! I Have One of the Top 1% most vied LinkedIn Profileshttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/02/11/hurray-i-have-one-of-the-top-1-most-vied-linkedin-profiles.aspxMon, 11 Feb 2013 16:32:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:47643KKline3http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/47643.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=47643Kevin get's a nice note from Mr. Nishar, SVP at LinkedIn, but it's really about you....(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/02/11/hurray-i-have-one-of-the-top-1-most-vied-linkedin-profiles.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=47643" width="1" height="1">Professional DevelopmentCareerWhat's It Like on a SQLCruise?http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/02/05/what-s-it-like-on-a-sqlcruise.aspxTue, 05 Feb 2013 19:25:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:47496KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/47496.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=47496I always seem to get a question or two along the lines of "What's it like on a SQLCruise ?" as I present at various conferences, SQL Saturdays , and user group meetings. Since we just finished up the 2013 Miami SQLCruise, I thought it'd be a good time...(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2013/02/05/what-s-it-like-on-a-sqlcruise.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=47496" width="1" height="1">Professional DevelopmentConferencesDeveloperBusiness IntellienceDBASQL Server 2012PASS Summit 2012, Slide Deckshttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2012/11/12/pass-summit-2012-slide-decks.aspxMon, 12 Nov 2012 17:02:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:46106KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/46106.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=46106Get the latest slide decks from Kevin Kline's presentations at the PASS Summit 2012 conference....(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2012/11/12/pass-summit-2012-slide-decks.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=46106" width="1" height="1">AdministrationSpeakingVirtualizationProfessional DevelopmentPASSConferencesDeveloperCareerDBASQL Server 2012VMwareSecure Your Spot at the Nashville SQL Saturday!http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2012/08/27/secure-your-spot-at-the-nashville-sql-saturday.aspxMon, 27 Aug 2012 14:50:00 GMT21093a07-8b3d-42db-8cbf-3350fcbf5496:44873KKline0http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/comments/44873.aspxhttp://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/commentrss.aspx?PostID=44873Check out the fantastic line-up of technical sessions offered at this free SQL Saturday event. Secure your reservation for mid-October at the SQL Saturday in "Music City" Nashville, TN!...(<a href="http://www2.sqlblog.com/blogs/kevin_kline/archive/2012/08/27/secure-your-spot-at-the-nashville-sql-saturday.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://www2.sqlblog.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=44873" width="1" height="1">Best PracticesSpeakingProfessional DevelopmentPASSConferencesDeveloperCareerLeadershipDBAINETASQL Server 2012SQL Saturday